Articles by Chris Udemans, Page 18
-
Thu, April 17th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FICO software saves FNB $14m
Predictive analytics and decision management software firm FICO has saved South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) over ZAR150 million (US$14.2 million) by reducing the amount of fraudulent activity taking place on the bank’s network. → Read more
-
Thu, April 17th, 05:00 · Chris Udemans
BlackBerry invests in IT healthcare firm
BlackBerry has announced an investment into IT healthcare firm NantHealth, hoping to transform the delivery of health services. → Read more
-
Wed, April 16th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
Evidence for mobile phone-related cancers mounting – study
Evidence of health risks from electromagnetic fields (EMF) and wireless technologies has increased substantially since 2007, according to a study by the BioInitiative Working Group. → Read more
-
Wed, April 16th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
Mt. Gox files for liquidation – report
Defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has filed for liquidation after asking a Tokyo court for bankruptcy protection during a rehabilitation process, according to a report. → Read more
-
Wed, April 16th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
City of Cape Town looks to boost internet access
The City of Cape Town has announced the signing of eight third party internet service provider agreements, hoping to boost universal access in the area as part of its Universal Broadband Network strategy. → Read more
-
Wed, April 16th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
88mph to hold Investor Day
The 88mph accelerator programme in Cape Town is holding its Investor Day this evening, when its seven startups will pitch to investors in a bid to secure follow-on funding. → Read more
-
Wed, April 16th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
MultiChoice selects Clearleap to update video-on-demand platforms
South African pay-TV provider MultiChoice has selected Clearleap to accelerate its multi screen strategy and content management systems over IP and traditional networks. → Read more
-
Wed, April 16th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
Altech acquires remaining stakes in NuPay
Allied Electronics (Altron)-owned telecoms and IT solutions group Altech has announced plans to purchase the remaining 50 per cent minus one ordinary share in subsidiary Altech NuPay. → Read more
-
Wed, April 16th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Twitter acquires social data provider
Twitter has announced the acquisition of social data provider Gnip, hoping to better digest data provided by its users. → Read more
-
Wed, April 16th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Twitter will close some Turkish accounts – report
A Turkish official has said Twitter will close some Turkish accounts but will not set up offices there as the government has requested, according to a report. → Read more
-
Tue, April 15th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
DStv launches extra SuperSport channel
MultiChoice-owned pay-TV service DStv will launch an additional high definition (HD) SuperSport channel to cater for the growing demand of HD programming. → Read more
-
Tue, April 15th, 18:30 · Chris Udemans
Mxit launches deals platform
South African mobile social network Mxit has partnered with in-store mobile transaction platform provider wiGroup to launch “Deals on Mxit”, an initiative to bring special offers and discounts to new and existing Mxit users. → Read more
-
Tue, April 15th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
SA expands “e-rate” discounts
The South African “e-rate” policy, whereby schools get a minimum of 50 per cent in discounts on internet services, has been expanded since President Jacob Zuma assented to the Electronic Communications Amendment Act last week. → Read more
-
Tue, April 15th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
TMG to acquire shares in Kenya’s Radio Africa
South Africa’s Times Media Group (TMG) has entered into an agreement to purchase a minority shareholding in Radio Africa Limited (RAG) in Kenya, hoping to expand its radio operations into Africa. → Read more
-
Tue, April 15th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
ASA rules against iPad advert
The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA) has ruled against an advertisement claiming Apple iPads are used four times more than any other tablet in South Africa. → Read more
-
Tue, April 15th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
Radio has adapted well to new technologies – Carrim
While technology may be leading to the demise of print media, the medium of radio has integrated well, according to South African minister of communications Yunus Carrim. → Read more
-
Tue, April 15th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Mayor of Johannesburg to roll out 1,000 Wi-Fi hotspots
Mayor of Johannesburg Parks Tau has said he will roll out 1,000 Wi-Fi hotspots around the city before the end of his mayoral term in 2016. → Read more
-
Tue, April 15th, 09:30 · Chris Udemans
Majority of South Africans use more than 1GB data each month
Over 50 per cent of mobile phone users in South Africa make use of over one gigabyte of data per month, with over half of these having access to an unlimited data plan, according to an Effective Measure study. → Read more
-
Tue, April 15th, 08:30 · Chris Udemans
FNB enhances online banking
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has launched a number of enhancements to its online banking platform in an effort to “simplify its digital channels” after a study found it was no longer the country’s favoured service. → Read more
-
Tue, April 15th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
XDSL, Dark Fibre sign infrastructure deal
South African internet service provider (ISP) XDSL has entered into an agreement with Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) and its subsidiary Conduct to increase its footprint and capacity of its national networks. → Read more
Follow African Tech Scene
Advertisement
Most read
-
GOtv says no monthly subscriptions for free-to-air channels
Mon, January 13th
-
HumanIPO shutting down on January 15
Tue, January 6th
-
-
BBC partners BlackBerry to deliver Hausa news via BBM in Nigeria
Mon, April 28th
-
Online company registration website now live in Kenya
Thu, February 28th
Latest by Category
-
Broadcasting
-
-
#ISurvivedEbola multimedia campaign launched
Tue, December 2nd
-
Events
-
Ghana to upgrade to chip embedded passports
Fri, December 19th
-
-
Features
-
Price a hindering factor to 4G uptake in Rwanda – retailers
Thu, January 8th
-
The startup community in Mozambique is very weak – Kande
Tue, December 23rd
-
Gadgets
-
MTN launches subscription-based video service in South Africa
Mon, January 5th
-
-
Internet
-
Price a hindering factor to 4G uptake in Rwanda – retailers
Thu, January 8th
-
-
Mobile
-
Safaricom launches bundled roaming service in 20 countries
Fri, January 9th
-
-
Policy
-
Price a hindering factor to 4G uptake in Rwanda – retailers
Thu, January 8th
-
-
Social Media
-
Mobile app on Nigeria’s heritage launched
Fri, December 19th
-
Prayerbox.co allows Christians to share prayer points, testimonies – founder
Fri, December 12th
-
Startups
-
-
-
Telecoms
-
-
Safaricom launches bundled roaming service in 20 countries
Fri, January 9th